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A pin-jointed tower truss is loaded as shown in the given figure. The force induced in the member DF is
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A. 1.5 kN (tension)
B. 4.5 kN (tension)
C. 1.5 kN (compression)
D. 4.5 kN (compression)

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1.5 kN (tension)

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2. The following steps are involved in laying a sewer in a trench :
1. Transferring the center line of the sewer to the bottom trench.
2. Setting sight rails over the trench.
3. Driving pegs to the level of the invert line of the sewer.
4. Placing the sewer of these steps is The correct sequence of these steps is
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A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 2, 3, 4, 1
C. 4, 2, 3, 1
D. 2, 3, 1, 4

3. The absolute maximum Bending Moment in a simply supported beam of span 20 m due to moving udl of 4 t/m spanning over 5 m is
Options
A. 87.5 t-m at the support
B. 87.5 t-m near the midpoint
C. 3.5 t-m at the midpoint
D. 87.5 t-m at the midpoint

5. A cold drawn seamless steel tubing subject to internal pressure, has a diameter of 6 cm and wall thickness of 0.2 cm. The ultimate strength of steel is 3600 kg/cm². The bursting pressure (in kg/cm²) is
Options
A. 120
B. 240
C. 480
D. 960

6. A high efficiency pump is required for low discharge, high head and low maintenance cost. Delivery of water need not be continuous. The pump need not run at high speed. Which one of the following is the correct choice?
Options
A. Centrifugal pump
B. Reciprocating pump
C. Air lift pump
D. Hydraulic ram

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